Pope Francis warns money could contaminate sport as he meets Italian Cup finalists

Pope Francis has warned of the risk of money contaminating football and has said he hopes the sense of celebration he enjoyed as a boy returns to sport.

Pope Francis warns money could contaminate sport as he meets Italian Cup finalists
Fri, 02 May, 2014 - 20:37

By Peter O’ Dwyer

Pope Francis has warned of the risk of money contaminating football and has said he hopes the sense of celebration he enjoyed as a boy returns to sport.

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